I had some really good teachers and friends I missed a lot when we moved. Existing expenditure on maintaining these building is costly and will continue to be in thefuture. I started in the infants second year in 1947. She ated the chairs and the oover and most else e lovingly carried ome. . The UKs leading archive and publisher of local photographs Hi David, yes, I remember Keiths Cars being there for many years &, as Richard S says, it is now a tyre dealer and I remember Pitmans just opp. Until it closed. Palmers Green is mentioned as a highway in 1324 (in Westminster Abbey Muniments). I lived in New River Crescent. I remember having lunch with you on quite a number of occasions when I came down after moving to Bedfordshire, then Milton Keynes. I started at Hazelwood school infants in 1965 and I remember the head Mrs Hughes in my first year. [2], Recorded as Palmers grene 1608, 'village green associated with a family called Palmer' (mentioned in local records from the 14th century), from the Middle English grene.[3]. Dear Ken. on Then they returned to London, where they bought a house in The Larches, Palmers Green together with Colin Fishers parents as I understand it. We lived in North London on the boundary of Palmers Green, N13 and Southgate, N14. He said the new housing development that is now Myrtle Road just off The Fairway (where I was born),was built on the site of a Nursery. It would have been a V1 flying bomb Lilian. But although it stopped above us it must have drifted because the next day going to school I saw it had hit the house the other side of the field in Hazelwood Lane. This isnt the place to get involved in that discussion so Ill just say that changes arent always for the best! WebPalmers Green Garage Stencil..These were phased out in the 1960s but there were a few left lying around until 1970 though rarely used. Thanks Richard for the update on Vic, knew him from his window cleaning business in P.Green, cups of tea in Doms cafe & long discussions on where to go for the next holiday in Spain. Regards David. Founded in 1901 by my grandfather, but was knocked down in the 60s to make way for the widened North Circular? After the dentist located at the Triangle mum would take me across to Lyons tea house, Download this free history of the Collection. Gerry, my email is g.hicks@msn.com would like to know more as cant use laura@yahoo.com my mail is returned. I do not expect a comment, as this was many years ago. An electric tramway along Green Lanes as far as Winchmore Hill was developed in 1907, helping to further develop the area. Long, snaking queues, which criss-crossed one another, as our parents stood in line for individually weighed out and wrapped packs of sliced bacon, cheese, tea, eggs etc. Lots of great memories. No Dave,my brothers name is Derek married to Cathy. Devonshire Road. Conway park and blagdens lane were my playground when the old rubbish dump was behind the stables a goldmine of wartime and Victorian memorabilia. But then came THE GIRLS. When a change of scenery was called for, it was all off to the Amelia coffee bar in Oakwood. Also Miss Stenson, Miss Wrigley or Wigley, Mr Philips, Mr Johnson and Mr Hart. Going back a bit who used to run up Fox Lane, stand on the bridge and wait to be covered in steam from the trains . I have some letters Hallo Raymond, Wondered whether or not your father was Fred Rann who used to go to the Fives Club? You even remember the prices! I was Jean cook then with a brother Brian l remember the bombing of the dance hall between princes avenue and Tottenhall rd and the trolly bus wires catching fire and my friend Louise loosing a leg l remember Doreen young and Gary spicer.also the smell of Mac fisherys shop. Palmers Green High Street Circa 1955 1960 - Francis Frith Log in. When we were small the barber put a piece of wood across the arms of the chair for us to sit on or we could not be seen in the mirror! At the 1960 Masters Tournament, Palmer gave a glimpse of things to come when he birdied the final two holes to nip Ken Venturi and win by a stroke. Me People who have only had soft ice cream have no idea what theyre missing. As she asked for opera top petticoats and long legged knickers the woman behind the counter would operate the very cleaver drawers lining the walls holding the goods. also the Unigate milkman who had an electric cart and kept saying oh brother. Share this forum post for our site. What a lovely road it was then. Sylvia, I. since 1860, Special treat of afternoon tea at Pritchards, next door to Evans and Davies. The, I lived in a flat over Walton, Hassell & Port in Alderman's Hill. Julia. I have lots of childhood memories about Palmers Green Railway Station. There were two blokes in the back workshop mending bikes and preparing new ones. I also went to Bowes Road School but only from 1952 to 1953 in the infants. It will take only a few minutes of your time and we'd like to hear your feedback. Hello Stephen..thanks for your promptin memorriesjust south of your late employer street-wise in them days on the corner of edge Lane was alf a shop where I ad to take mas dry cleanins, come snow or shineannyway Dad ad to ave is dickies starched weekly ,cos he was appearin (come snow or shine) on Friday nights at the Manor ouse Turnpike Lane or Tottnam Muniplayin sax(s) clarinet, piano, accordian, dubble base etc for the fashionable dancers in them days. yes recall them well. And a bycycle from J&A (Rudge) set me free on those open roads, YHA and the romances. Was Mrs Dark the wife of Mr. Now Mr Shepherd, Im afraid that a majority were not keen,malthough you must speak as you find. Worked at Burtons in palmers green for most of the. I think that surgery was based in the houses that Martin mentioned (10/8/14) for a short while and then to a tiny building, like a garage, at the top of Windsor Rd with a bigger branch in Winchmore Hill, nr Green Dragon Lane. Pennie, I can tell you have great taste! Palmers Green was once a tiny hamlet in the parish of Edmonton, situated at the junction of Green Lanes and Fox Lane. 10 X MEN'S PALMER'S UNDERWEAR SHORTS BOXERS BRIEFS SIZE S-XL. I have very clear memories of it. Remember the Rag and Bone man had a horse and cart and my mum would send me out with a shovel and bucket to scoop up any droppings the horse might leave. I lived in Palmers Green from 1938 to 1964. Celia Rutterford, Thanks so much for your reply I havent lived in Palmers Green since the late 60.s and loved living there.so many memories and so much fun again thanks. Mr Mardell was the Station Master, Dave Conway was a Porter and Ron Newman was the leading Porter. When I was in the juniors my friend and I used to like nothing more than to lay down on the railway bridge near the Church at the top of Hedge Lane and let the smoke of the trains roll over us. It's easy - just think of a place that brings back a memory for you and write about: Here are some of the places people are talking about in our Share Your I learned from research that my grandmother had died in 1970, aged 45 in Essex. Ah yes. Stories about the community, its history and people? )(i am yet to be convinced I wos wrong). I am Geoffreys sister Carole. We dashed under our iron table which was a kind of indoor shelter. Also Broody and Hicks who sold cameras in the 1970s. Its population was very small, and there were no more than a few isolated houses in the mid-17th century. Im not sure where Jays originated in Croydon or elsewhere but in any case it appears to have ended up as a national chain, with branches in places such as Bristol, Luton, Northampton, Croydon and Sheffield, as well as areas of London including Palmers Green, Stoke Newington, and Walthamstow.. Im doing some research on my family who lived in Tottenhall Road where teenagers and young adults hung out. I think it then became Volvo (Triangle Motors) followed by a high end mens outfitters selling suits, shoes etc. In 1902, however, large tracts of land were sold for building and the area began to develop rapidly. My grandmother lived at 50 Old Park Road, opposite Bloomfield Park, and I went to school at Franklin House School in Palmerston Road from 1955 to 1960, then the Winchmore Hill Collegiate School from 1960 to 1962. 6% was Indian and 5% of 'any other ethnic group'. Many toys purchased there! Search for Motorcycle Repairs & Services and other automotive services near you on Yell.com. In 1969, the New Jersey lottery got its start and New Jersey native Buzz Aldrin (from Glen Ridge) landed on the moon with Neil Armstrong. House backed on to the river. Ta. The other side of the Bank was a school outfitters where I was bought school uniforms, blazers and badges etc. Baptist Mum was Pool Attendant at Barrowell Green but we still had to join those long queues to get in..so long a waitso full had to wait as Mrs. Barry only allowed the extras in as people left. plate MAX 2 and Stephen Graces. Cullens sold loose biscuits from large tins and lots of different dried fruits and unpacked ingredients that could be bought in any quantities and were then bagged in paper bags. I dont remember the Rubber Mac ShopMa made me buy my Mac (Grey Gabberdine, de reguer worn over the right arm when hescortin the ladies (no rain at the wrong time in them pre global warmin days) but de reguer in Broomfield or Grovelands Park to spread for the ladies (Sir Walter Raaly like etc)) from Fifty Shillin Tailors? In the late 60s, early 70s a small ladies shop appeared near Burtons. Do you John manses I use to buy my records in the 70s and 80s, Lived in Palmers Green from 1966 to 1987. Sylvia & Pennie have jogged my memory of Doms cafe in Palmers Green. Other teachers were Miss Sweeny who would let you ring the bell if it was your birthday, Miss Calcott (horrible) and Mrs Dark. St. Clements Press. Wendy (was Wendy Small ), Hello Wendy, I do recall the ladies shop you mean. Fortunately my mother never chastised me about it. Palmers Green is a suburban area and electoral ward in North London, England, within the London Borough of Enfield. She would sit regally on the little wooden chairs by the counter. People who were particularly kind or influenced your time in the community. welcome Its been a busy summer in Palmers Green culminated by the Palmers Green Festival held on the 6th September. I really love this website for bringing back all those memories stored in the depths of our brains. I smiled when I read about the visits to Dom's Cafe, just a five minute walk from the school. My father was in the home guard and attended when the bomb dropped at that site, it was a dance hall at the time. It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local Its a hazy memory but I do remember buying a basket for my school books (they were the in thing then) It was a glorious place to live as a child. WebPalmers Mens Size Large Purple Checkered Button Up Short Sleeve Shirt. You might remember the Saturday boy who wrote the window tickets and went on to be a successful photographer in the eighties. In the last few years Windsor Rd closed and we had to go to W Hill. no munny for the trollybus past Evans an Davies Pritchards Restaurant (Mas favourite cept for Shell Oils Social Club at Teddington) Same waitress uniforms, black, with frilly white eddressis an apronsso the long walk ome to The Larches an cheese sanwiches. Mr. Pratt was very critical of my dovetail jointing but roped me in scenery building for the annual Gilbert and Sullivan Operas as did Miss Green, Art, for paintings. There is a parade of shops known as Palmers Green Shopping Centre along Green Lanes, with many restaurants, clothing shops, independently owned cafes, beauty salons, and branches of Superdrug, Wetherspoons (The Alfred Herring), Boots UK, and Morrisons. Remember the barbers shop. I suppose those of us `of a certain age` have lots of war memories stored away. No, RIchard is it was definitely Jays but I think it was further down towards Bowes Road. in the 70s I delivered your free paper for a while. Still beautiful. I used to sing in the small choir there on stage just before the pictures started, members of the choir got in for nothing via the back door instead of having to pay sixpence like all the others.
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